Amanda Holden brushes off Royal Variety Performance criticism as she parties with co-host Alan Carr at Christmas bash – after pair were branded ‘dreadful’ by viewers
Amanda Holden brushed aside recent criticism of her and Alan Carr’s Royal Variety Performance appearance as she partied with her co-host.
Viewers furiously branded the new presenters ‘terrible’ after they made their debut at the helm of the entertainment show on Sunday night.
The TV personality, 53, and comedian, 48, opened the show with a series of woke jokes, which many labeled ‘awkward’ as they demanded the return of Bradley Walsh, 64, who will host the show in 2023.
And days after facing backlash over her presenting skills, Amanda beamed and put on a leggy show as she posed for a fun photo with Alan and friends at her Christmas party.
Amanda looked stunning in a silver sequin mini dress and looked cheerful as she leaned her leg against her boyfriend.
Both Alan and Amanda held a glass of wine and had big smiles on their faces for the photo.
Amanda Holden brushed aside recent criticism of her and Alan Carr’s Royal Variety Performance performance as she partied with her co-host
Viewers furiously branded the new presenters ‘terrible’ after they made their debut at the helm of the entertainment show on Sunday night.
In her post, Amanda wrote: “Christmas drinks for our friends and celebrating the most incredible year.”
Amanda also posed for a sweet Instagram photo with fellow TV star Angellica Bell.
Sunday’s annual fundraising event saw an array of familiar faces including sir Elton John, Ted Lasso‘S Ellie TaylorAnd Britain has talent winner Sydnie Christmas performing for King Charles.
Alan started the show at the Royal Albert Hall, which was filmed in November, by making fun of Amanda’s racy dress, declaring it was ‘just on the right side of an Ofcom complaint’.
He continued, “I feel a great sense of comfort and security when I share a stage with you. It’s a high-profile event and if Just Stop Oil comes on stage, I can use you as my human shield.”
While Amanda joked: “Well, good luck to them because I’ll end up being their first victim to end up less orange.”
But viewers were quick to rTurning toITV with the royal variety Carr and Holden? Just not funny. Why do they present: ‘Well, Alan Carr and Amanda Holden are absolutely terrible. This opening is so awkward.”
But not everyone was so negative, with one gushing, “Amanda Holden is so hot, oh God!”
Amanda also posed for a sweet Instagram photo with fellow TV star Angellica Bell
The duo opened the show with a series of jokes, which many labeled ‘awkward’, as they demanded the return of Bradley Walsh, 64, who presented the show in 2023 (pictured)
Alan started the Royal Albert Hall show, which was filmed in November, by making fun of Amanda’s racy dress, declaring this was ‘just on the right side of an Ofcom complaint’.
Another chimed in: ‘Talent at the Royal Variety Performance tonight is epic – Amanda Holden and Alan Carr, couldn’t ask for better presenters.#
While a third gushed: ‘Alan Carr and Amanda Holden are really good together.’
It comes after Amanda admitted her daring outfit for the Royal Variety Performance could lead to complaints from Ofcom.
Known for her bold fashion choices, she originally considered a Julien Macdonald dress with a plunging neckline and a backless design for the glitzy evening, but ultimately opted for a metallic strapless dress with a winged neckline.
The annual fundraising event saw a range of famous faces perform for King Charles
The strapless Lurex dress from Khaled and Marwin couture, which retailed for more than £3,000, featured a fitted bodice, a long column skirt and a huge embellishment down the front and centre.
Speak with The Sun’s TV MagAmanda joked about her outfit, saying: ‘My outfit is absolutely glamorous – hopefully no one complains to Ofcom!’
It wouldn’t be the first time Amanda’s daring style has sparked complaints: one dress worn on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017 sparked almost 700 Ofcom reports.
Speaking about their excitement of the evening and being in the same room as a Royal, Alan teased about Amanda’s bending plans and joked that she might not be able to bend low ‘in that outfit’.